In Uganda, our Water for Life team have been busy refurbishing boreholes to bring clean water to communities in the Nakasongola District. This district is one of the hottest and driest regions found in central Uganda, so access to clean water is crucial. A survey report that we conducted indicates that many water sources in...
On the 19th November 2020, our team in Guinea Conakry paid a visit to an orphanage. The orphanage was set up by a husband and wife, and is currently run by the wife, as her husband sadly passed away soon after starting the process. The orphanage currently cares for 45 orphans in somewhat trying conditions. Our...
‘What is a Mama Kit?’ I hear you ask. A Mama Kit is an all-in-one kit that provides prospective mothers with everything they need to have a sanitary and safe delivery. On the 11th November, our team in Uganda was able to distribute 100 Mama Kits to expectant mothers at Kikoma Health Center lll in...
For the region of Bududa District, Eastern Uganda, October brought with it devastation in the form of flooding and landslides. With persistent and heavy rainfall in the area, many families have been affected by this chaotic weather. The Director of Disaster Relief for Humanity First joined our team in Uganda to help with the donation...
You may have heard of the Donate a School Bag project, where we aim to provide children with the equipment they need for their education. In partnership with School In A Bag, Humanity First was able to distribute 240 school bags in Guinea Bissau on the 9th September. Each school bag includes: notebooks, paper, pencil...
Join us on 19th September 2020 for the Humanity First Global Telethon, Live on YouTube, a fundraiser with updates on our projects around the world. We’ll have more details soon, but you can subscribe to our YouTube Channel right now at youtube.com/HumanityFirstTV, so you don’t miss out!
Poverty is a huge issue in this country right now. Over 14 million people in the UK live in poverty, including more than 4.5 million children, and with the continuing impact of COVID-19, things are only getting more difficult. Today, with your help, we have been able to open our first Foodbank in the UK....
On 20th June 2020, our team in Uganda donated bottles of hand sanitiser and face masks to the Budaka District COVID-19 Task Force. The donated items were received by the Resident District Commissioner of Budaka, Mr Martin Orochi and the DHO (District Health Officer). We will continue to support as many people as possible through...
With COVID-19 continuing to spread, many people are being affected by the global pandemic. As we all adjust to new measures, many people do not have access to essentials such as food. On the 13th June 2020, our team in Guinea Bissau were able to help those in need. Our volunteers distributed essential food items...
Amidst the global pandemic of COVID-19, people living in Kenya have also had to deal with floods. These floods have killed 285 people and displaced around a million in Kenya. Our team provided food relief to 100 families in the Nyakach area of Kisumu County. The County Commissioner appreciated the support we were able to...
